Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of Vino da Tavola
Discover the best wines made with Chardonnay as a single variety or as a blend of Vino da Tavola.
More informations about the variety Chardonnay
The white Chardonnay is a grape variety that originated in France (Burgundy). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. White Chardonnay can be found in many vineyards: South West, Burgundy, Jura, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Beaujolais, Savoie & Bugey, Loire Valley, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Armagnac, Lorraine, Alsace, Provence & Corsica.
More informations about the region of Vino da Tavola
Vino da Tavola was the most basic classification of Italian wines. It is now renamed simply "Vino" and appears on labels as Vino d'Italia. The original name literally means "table wine" as opposed to premium wines from specific geographical locations (see EU wine label). In May 2011, the first legal steps were taken to abolish the Vino da Tavola category, in favor of a New classification of wines called simply Vino.
What are the typical flavors of the Chardonnay grape variety?
- Citrus fruitPresent in 20% of Chardonnay
- Tree fruitPresent in 19% of Chardonnay
- EarthPresent in 11% of Chardonnay
- MicrobioPresent in 8% of Chardonnay
- Tropical fruitPresent in 8% of Chardonnay
- OakPresent in 7% of Chardonnay
- Red fruitPresent in 4% of Chardonnay
- Non oakPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
- SpicesPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
- PeachPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
- ApplesPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
- CitrusPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
- MineralityPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- Dried fruitPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- FloralPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- HoneyPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- VegetalPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- ApricotPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- PearPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- StrawberriesPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
News about the grape variety Chardonnay
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